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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Salifert Flatworm eXit Aquarium Treatment - 10ml/300 Gallons

Salifert Flatworm eXit Aquarium Treatment - 10ml/300 GallonsThis stuff did the job for me. I was infested with the little buggers so I followed the directions and they were gone.

Works perfectly if you follow the directions. Not dangerous if you have some water to perform a water change with and some high quality activated carbon to throw in. Some helpful points. Use a powerhead to blast the rock and get out as many as you can that are inside of it. The ones you see are only a small portion of what is in the tank. Use a small tube to remove as many as you can before you treat the tank. Flatworm Exit dosent harm the corals or fish in your system, the dead flatworms do. I have used this numerous times on new corals as well as 3 different systems iv had setup over the years. If there are still some after a treatment, just treat again. Its not always a one shot kill. Prevention is the best way to keep these little buggers out of your tank.

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I used a double dose of this and never see any more flat worms.. They almost immediately begged for their lives and got sucked out with a tube. Didn't harm any of my inverts including feather dusters and anemone.

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This is a dangerous and ineffective product. The first application stressed all the inhabitants of my tank, and killed some but not all of the flatworms. The second application killed ALL my fish. Now, I don't know if this was from the product or the dead flatworms, but either way killing most of the flatworms all at once is extremely dangerous for the tank. I used the product exactly as directed. My corals eventually recovered after a couple of weeks, but the loss of my fish was not worth the attempt. Months later and the flatworms are still there. The product will NOT kill all the flatworms, only stress the aquarium, and the worms will be back in no time. After the second application, there were a large number of flatworms after only a few days, so it was not very effective. Please try a different method, or live with the worms. I did try a velvet nudibranch a few months later, and it DID eat a lot of worms (it was fun to watch), but unfortunately only lived a couple of weeks.

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Within 30 min all the flatworms were dying. But so were my corals. Presumably from the toxins in the flatworms and I did suck out as many as I could but apparently I counldnt get enough. There are still a few survivors so I need to do it again. Most of my corals have bounced back (applied two weeks ago). Have plenty of fresh saltwater ready.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Perfecto Manufacturing APF36460 Glass Canopy Aquarium, 46-Inch

Perfecto Manufacturing APF36460 Glass Canopy Aquarium, 46-InchThe Canopy was poor constructed at the seam...........the attachment strip was off by 1/8 inch or so, resulting in an inability to fit the canopy in my acquarium.

Emailed the merchant, who immediately and graciously apologized. Upon return of the defective canopy, a full refund (inclusive of shipping) was given. Quite grateful to this merchant and would strongly recommend them as a seller.

After three years I'm still very happy with the glass lid for the 46-gallon bowfront tank, but I have some reservations.

First, like the other reviews stated, this lid will not fit your tank out of the box. I don't have the equipment to sand down glass; sandpaper doesn't cut it. It took three trips to local glass shops before I found one (Franciscan Glass, Mountain View, CA) that would trip 1/4" off the edge. No, the glass isn't tempered, but whatever machine they used took 30 seconds and the lid was fine.

Second, the black plastic seam between the two pieces splits down the middle after years of daily use, but a little Gorilla-brand black, heavy duty duct tape fixed that.

Third, and this might not affect you, but hard water deposits will eventually fog this glass up. It's not bad, but the lid hasn't been crystal clear since I got it. I'm not sure how to fix this other than giving it a good scrub every six months or so.

Still, buy it, take it to a local glass shop, and be happy. It's worth it.

UPDATE: After four years the glass cracked and I bought a replacement. Just like before, the canopy is 1mm too long, so I think it must be a defect in my tank. I'm too lazy to get the glass trimmed this time so now it just sits slightly ajar. Still worth it.

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I was a bit weary about ordering this replacement cover after reading other reviews. But when I got it, it was in great condition. And it fit my Euro aquarium perfectly.

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this glass appeared to fit my 46gal bowfront, but was just a fraction of an inch too long. I kept it in hopes of taking it to a glass shop to have it adjusted. Price was good.

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all the reviews are right. great make but its just a few cm's to long. i didnt get mine cut at a fancy store so its just a pinch lopsided. nothing you notice walking by but it bugs me. they need to make it just a few cms shorter and it will get a 5. this is really the only nice glass product ive found though.

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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Marineland (Aquaria) AMLPR3410 Aquarium Hood with Lamp Base Replacement Assembly for Eclipse Power

Marineland AMLPR3410 Aquarium Hood with Lamp Base Replacement Assembly for Eclipse Power Filter System Model 12We purchased this replacement cover for an Eclipse 12 freshwater home aquarium. The Eclipse 12 is what many wold consider a modest "desktop" sized aquarium that is great for home or office, and especially great for kids. Well, the hinged lid on the Eclipse we had broke, as did the built in light.

We purchased this new hood with lamp base to keep out Eclipse 12 running. This unit is well made, and we were happy to get a light that could work again, as the other died as a result of calcium deposits ( typical with hard water, no fault of the product).

Everything was great, until we realized this hood assembly did not come with a lid to keep the fish from jumping out of the tank! The Eclipse 12 came with a lid, but it brokeso we were expecting this replacement to have the lid already in it. NOPE.

This product is well made and works fine, but lacking that lidI just don't get it....it's a $2.00 plastic part that should ABSOLUTELY be part of this package for the price! If you are in need of a lid too, be aware that you will have to find one separately. We have been unable to locate one as of yet!!

Given that fact that this is not a standard hood size makes this tank undesirable. The filtration system is good, but the hood design is the worst. The light goes out a lot and the bulbs are $12 each. The little flap to feed the fish is a strange shape and right over the carbon filter so half the time you end up feeding the filter instead of the fish and it gets messy. I think I paid $89 at the local shop for the tank, but the hood system itself is $35 to replace.

I would stick with the standard size aquariums with the standard hoods and pay extra for a fluval filtration system and nice skimmer. I'm reconsidering replacing the tank instead of buying the new hood system.

The tank is pleasing to look at and is bright, though.

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When our original lamp broke (poor design cover cracked and moisture gets in) I ordered this. While it works, it is still a poor design and I'm sure will break again within a year or so. Plus, this doesn't fit the tank quite the same as the original and now the tank has calcium/lime build up all down the sides of the tank an d not just the lid.

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This thing is not staffed. Is designed for people working in a pet store that can man up the details. With the sellers say it is useless

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Replacement cover required use the cover from previous set up and a lamp cover but the switch and light now work on my 10 year old system

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Sunday, November 9, 2014

Power Filter

Aqueon 06080 QuietFlow 10 Power Filter, 100GPHI inherited one of these filters used from a friend, and I have been using it nonstop ever since. I run some more expensive filters on my other tanks, such as the Fluval 306 canister filter, Marineland Penguin series, Tetra Whisper and Penn-Plax Cascade. I can honestly say that this Aqueon filter is one of the best filters I have, and if I ever have to replace one of my other HOB filters, there is a good chance I would get one of the Aqueon filters to do so.

Let us first make clear that any HOB filter will require a minor investment in filter cartridges. I have run this particular filter on a tank with gouramis, and currently on a tank with neon tetras and albino corys. How do I make my cartridges last so long? Well, I have one of these attached to the intake: Pre-Filter Sponge 3 Pack for Fluval Edge Aquarium This prevents too much debris from being sucked into the filter while increasing the biological filtration, the most important stage in filtration, as any good aquariust knows. These Fluval sponges fit perfectly and in no way inhibit the flow. They have saved me a lot of money on cartridges, and when they get dirty, I just rinse them in some aquarium water and put them back on. My flower shrimp also love to eat particles of food from the sponge!

As for being quiet, mine runs silently. I never hear this filter running. If you get one that makes a lot of noise, please see about getting a replacement as I have never had this problem, and as I said, this is a pre-owned filter.

As for being reliable, because of its design, this filter starts right up after a power outage or water change. No priming for this filter! This is the main reason that I would replace one of my other HOB filters with one of these. The Marineland filters require priming, the Tetra Whisper filters are meant to be self-priming, but can be somewhat unreliable. My Aqueon filter has always started up again after being turned off. This is great peace of mind, especially when I am away from home for a few days.

As for being effective, this filter holds its own against its competitors. True, it is not an Aquaclear, but it is just as good as any filter using a standard carbon cartridge. Its bio-filtration may not be the best, but this only becomes an issue when you have to replace the cartridge, and if you are using a sponge pre-filter as I recommend above, you should not have a problem with your tank cycling after a cartridge change.

Now, let me make a few points:

1. This particular filter should NOT be used for goldfish. This model is designed for ten gallons or less, and a ten gallon tank is not appropriate for a goldfish. Besides, goldies create so much waste that they require at least TWICE the recommended filtration. For example, on my 75 gallon goldfish tank, I run a canister recommended for 70 gallons, a HOB recommended for 70 gallons, and 2 Hydro Sponge filters recommended for 40 gallons each. Over-filtration? Maybe, but goldies don't mind the current, and it keeps my water clean. In addition, even the smallest goldfish will grow too large for a ten gallon tank, and if the fish itself doesn't grow, its organs will, and it will eventually die a painful death. I did once put a small common goldfish into a ten gallon hospital tank temporarily, but I did so with plenty of filtration. This Aqueon QuietFlow 10 is not enough for any kind of goldfish in any tank whatsoever.

2. This filter should NOT, in my opinion, be used for any Betta. It doesn't create a super-strong current, but it is still too strong for a fish who prefers still water. I have found that a Hydro Sponge filter powered by an air pump is all you need to filter a tank for one Betta. I have a male crowntail Betta in a ten gallon tank, and I do just this. I also have a female Betta in a five gallon tank, and I use a Whisper internal filter set on its lowest setting, and this seems to work as well. The Aqueon filter is NOT appropriate for a Betta.

3. If you overload your tank, you need more filtration, and you will have to change your cartridge more. Research and learn what kind and how many fish can go into a ten gallon tank, and don't exceed this amount. It's a bad idea for everyone involved, especially the fish.

In conclusion, this filter is economical, silent, reliable, and well-designed. It suffers only from a somewhat inferior system for bio-filtration which can easily be remedied by the addition of an inexpensive sponge pre-filter. This would be a great filter for beginners because of its simple design, and also a great choice for those of us with more experience who are on a budget or for whom it is impractical to run a canister filter.

I have two of these filters one installed on a 10 gallon and the other on a 20 gallon tank.

These work great with little maintenance needed on my part. Just clean the end of the pickup tube from time to time and change the filter cartridge when needed and you are all set. Changing the cartridges is very easy and not messy. Cleaning the pickup tube does require pulling the end off, rinsing it out and reinstalling. I have yet to have to remove the filter completely from the tank (after more than a year of use).

The cartridges last a reasonable amount of time as I am getting between 4 and 5 weeks of use out of them before they need replacing.

Overall, no complaints here works just like the Aqueon says it does!

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I got mine in a plant tank kit. The filter seems to do a great job. My water is crystal clear, and I've had mine running for 10+ months. I've had many generations of guppies. Also my tank was incredibly overpopulated and still, the filter did a fenomenal job. I love it. When I added the substrate, ActivFlora it took care of the silt/cloudiness in the water. The combination of healthy water and good filtration makes an entirely healthy system. I hardly do water changes or maintenance aside from changing the filter cartridge.

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I have this filter on a 30 gal tank and will get another for my 10. It keeps the water very clear.

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This filter came as part of a kit along with a 36g bow front tank. My 36g is not heavily stocked. It has 1 modest-sized pleco (~6"), 1 adult angel and 3 juvenile angels. This filter is easy to assemble, easy to maintain and runs very quiet. It filters the water very well and the "Bio-holster" that holds the filter media seems to hold sufficient bacterial growth on its own to mitigate the loss of any bacteria from changing the filter media.

The big problem I have with this product is that it takes almost no time before the filter media fills up enough to where the water starts running over the bypass divider and the skipping filter media entirely, at which point too much sediment gets by. Even with the modest bio-load my tank has, It will start bypassing as soon as only three or four days after changing the cartridge. In fact, when a brand new cartridge is put in, the water coming from the pump is right at the edge of overflowing the bypass, so you can imagine that it doesn't take much flow degradation through the media to cause the bypassing to start. It would be nice if the pump had a way to slow the speed and reduce flow, but there is no such adjustment for this product.

So, I gave it three stars because, yes, it filters quite well and runs quietly, but unless you plan on using this on a smaller tank (perhaps a 10g?), don't bother or you'll be spending a fortune on filter cartridges.

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Friday, August 29, 2014

Elite Thermostatic Heater

Elite Thermostatic Heater, 8-Inch/50-WattThe heater worked fine for 3 days. Then overnight it got stuck on and the temperature in my 29g tank was 95F. The $10 heater cost me $400 in coral and a new beautiful flame angel I had for about 3 weeks. I had the heater in the suction cup holders and it had not been bumped or damaged. This is a horrible product and should not be on the market to kill other people's livestock. I had just bought $150 in new coral, also. DON'T BUY THIS THERMOMETER!!!! BTW it is a crock of poo that Amazon makes us put a star on the product no matter how bad it is.

The heater is really good for my 39gal tank and actually I think it would be capable of heating a larger tank cause it can get my tank to 90 degrees no problem probably can go higher. I keep my tank at 80 though. The only bad thing is I have to fill my tank to the top to cover the water line of the heater and I like to leave my tank 2 inches of room. Also the glass is frail so be extra careful with it. Lastly the cord is short and I have to use extension cord to plug it in. Hope this info helps!

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I bought two of these heaters, both after about a month and a half broke. There is something wrong with the thermostat in them, they both heated up red hot and the glass busted. I've never seen heaters do this before. Don't waste your money on these!

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This Aquarium Water Heater does heat the water BUT its temperture probe location is 1/2" from the top of the unit. When you start with a clean Aquarium, for two days it works, then its sensor probe is no longer in the water (evaporation) but instead in the air above the water! How does it know what temperature the water is??? In order for you to make it work correctly you have to keep the water all the way to the top of the Aquarium ALL of the time, fill it every day.

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This was a great value compared to what they cost in store. The only thing I don't like about it is it need a lid to cover the adjuster for the temp control. Kids and cats kept adjusting the temp.

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Thursday, June 26, 2014

Aqueon 06142 Submersible Pump 3500, 730 GPH

Aqueon 06142 Submersible Pump 3500, 730 GPHI don't need a tank heater anymore, this thing heats my water to 76 deg F, I assume due to some friction inside..

It pumps well though and was cheap..

I guess I'll be buying a chiller next.

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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Fish & Aquatic Supplies Replacement Ballast For 14Gal Bio Cube

Fish & Aquatic Supplies Replacement Ballast For 14Gal Bio Cubeordering was easy and the time respond was incredable my package early before christmas when it was to arrive after, so that was a gift in it self, thank you so much my son was one happy person to have this item at christmas. thank you again.

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Thursday, February 27, 2014

Supreme (Danner Inc) Uv Ballast 40 Watt

Supreme Uv Ballast 40 WattPlease do not make the mistake I did and buy any Danner Pondmaster product. As another reviewer stated, its impossible to tell if its the bulb or ballast that failed. My light quit working after only 4 1/2 months.

Its still under warranty so I called the phone number on the warranty paperwork (631) 234-5261. I was told to ship both parts back. I told the lady on the phone that the filter will not work with those parts removed and asked how long it would take to return the parts. Was told its really busy season now, could take a few weeks. I didnt want to go without any filter for several weeks so I procrastinated a couple days. I called back and was told to send in the ballast, it has a high failure rate and likely the cause. Since my water was turning greener by the day, I boxed up the ballast and sent it priority mail to Islandia, NY. Well after waiting a couple weeks I contact them to see if my part was shipped. I was told to prove they received the package. They wont ask the warehouse folks to look for a box unless you can prove they received it.

Long story short, I did not use tracking and consequently they wont look for it or provide any support. Please protect yourselves from this company and dont buy any of their products. A replacement ballast is ~$90!

The filter as a whole is poorly designed. The manufacturer forgets or ignores the fact that these types of filters sit outside 24/7. Consequently all the cheap plastic parts start to breakdown in the sun light. The first thing to crack will be the hose fittings. Dont worry, they'll accuse you of over tightening them, but really its the sun breaking down the plastic.

The silver band that holds the top and bottom together is cheap and flimsy too. It also stretches over time. Now it wont seal that well. So I had to add a whole bunch of washers to the screw so that I can somewhat tighten it.

They say to replace the bulb at least once a year. Thats another ~$70. Seems like you need to replace the ballast every 6months and the bulb once a year. So that averages to $250 per year in replacement parts.

Bottomline, buyer beware. Cost of ownership is great, components break down rapidly if installed in daylight, customer service is non existant anything you ship to them you better track.

The jury's still out on this one. I bought a Pondmaster filter which had the ballast and bulb included. The bulb lasted a short while before dying. Then, the new bulb which I ordered died as well and so I ordered yet another. It turns out that it was the ballast that actually died, not the bulb, and so I ordered this one to replace it.

The UV light works incredibly well. Within a few days of the bulb dying, my koi pond was green with algae and so dark you could not see the shallow shelf one foot under the water. After installing the new bulb / ballast, the water was clear again within a week.

However, I wish that there was a light on the ballast so that you can tell if the bulb is dead or if it is the ballast that needs replacing.

Another thing, there is a big label on the ballast which says "The light won't work without the ballast". That label should be on the light, not on the ballast and, anyway, there is no way to get the light into the filter without the ballast. This label makes it appear as if you need another piece to go into the ballast; you don't.

My issue is that it takes several days for me to get a new bulb or ballast. Since you cannot tell which part is not working, you would be wise to have a spare of both. This is especially true where I live since my pond will grow algae in a few days.

The other issue that I have is that the manufacturer (Dana) would not help me out on this matter. I had to order new ballasts and bulbs, and then send the old parts to them for evaluation before they would do anything. I thought that perhaps the issue might have been the seal on the tube that the ballast will screw onto (into which the bulb is inserted). I thought that perhaps there was moisture getting into the sealed system. It was suggested by Dana that I buy a new tube because they do not sell, nor would send me, the seal by itself.

So I am now into my 2nd ballast, 3rd bulb and 2nd tube. This can get real expensive!

I will send the parts back to Dana, see how they respond, and update this report.

On the other hand, when the light works, it works great.

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I made a warentee claim on my previous one, and Danner wanted it back for the claim. Since removing the old one meant re-plumbing, I bought this replacement. What hapened to the last one? It seems like it was overheating and then it melted the seal for the quartz sleeve.

Danner customer suport is a bit of a pain... so don't buy their stuff if you don't want to be scratching your head after dealing with them. After sending photos of the damage and clearly telling them the problem (leave on for 30-60mins and it overheats and shuts off) and after makng me send it in (and have to fork out for a replacement to do so) they sent the old one back stating they could find nothing wrong with it, and what they sent back "may" be the same one I sent them, or be a reconditioned one, but it is not clear which... and they will not respond to my queries.

But... it does work really well to get rid of algae and floating critters... when it is working. I have a 1200 gal pond and the water is very clear without needing chems.

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Worked for approximately 5 months. Replaced lamp, still did not work called Danner and was told to replace ballast. I asked " shouldn't the ballast have lasted more than one season" answer..."probably". JUNK!! $260 down the drain !

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I GOT LESS THAN 8 MONTHS USE FROM MY LAST BALLAST. THAT IS WHY I HAD THE NEED TO BUY THIS ONE. THEY ARE NOT CHEAP AND ARE SUPPOSED TO LAST AT LEAST 2 YEARS.

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Sunday, December 22, 2013

Power-Glo Fluorescent Bulb T5

Power-Glo Fluorescent Bulb T5, 24-Watt, 24-InchI have a dual-socket fixture in my aquarium. Using this along with a daylight spectrum gives a nice balance. Daylight balance alone is rather dull in my opinion.

It produces a very unique color. Purplish white. I'm not sure if it's good for growing plants, but it sure is a nice complement to my 6700K bulbs. Do not regret purchase. Will buy again. I bought it with my Hagen GLO lights which are fantastic. Maybe they aren't the most esthetic light fixture, but the reflectors are top notch!

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This is NOT as advertised. I was looking forward to receiving this item and installing 2 of them into my new 125 gallon tank. It says it is a 36" bulb, and it is actually a 34"!!! I will be returning this item as quickly as possible.

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Sunday, December 15, 2013

Marina Cool Air Pump

Marina Cool Air PumpI have enjoyed this purchase. I have a 2 or 2 1/2 gallon fish tank (pet store brand) that i have had for several years. The air pump recently got very loud....annoyingly loud! I tried to get a replacement from the pet store (in store and on-line) that sells the fish tank, however, oddly enough, they don't sell the pumps seperately. I tried a newly designed Whisper air pump for tanks up to 10 gallons, and that worked just fine, however, it really was louder than i wanted for my little tank. I hoped that if i could find a pump for a smaller tank that it would be quieter. Indeed, this one fits the bill. It is quieter than the one i tried for a larger tank (and that one wasn't too bad either). Now, I hear the bubbles louder than i notice the pump sound! It also is quite powerful, so there are more than enough air bubbles for my fish. Granted, it isn't silent, but i don't expect that. Just a quiet hum. I worried it would move around due to it having 4 tiny "legs" on it, but it stays in place nicely. It has been a good purchase & very reasonably priced.

This pump is small, unobtrusive, quiet and does its job. Plus, the price can't be beat. I wouldn't feel right asking for more.

I hooked this little air pump to a ViaAqua6 LED bubbler in my 5 gallon tank and it's worked great for the 6 months I've had it despite it being left on for days on end.

Recently though, the pump's started to rattle and shake. Putting padding under it didn't help. I became worried I had to get a new one. (But even if I did, it would've been worth it!) Suspecting the case was loose, I tightened a rubber band around it, and I'm happy to report that it's back to its silent self.

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The pump died on my 3-pod Aerogarden and I couldn't find a replacement. I called Aerogarden and the agent told me that they don't sell the 3-pod pumps separately. He said he could sell me a new base (with the pump built in) for $30, but that if it were him, he'd go to a local pet supply store and buy the smallest, most inexpensive aquarium pump available and that it would do the trick; so I shopped around and found this one on Amazon.

Since I'm not using it in a fish tank, I won't dock any stars from my rating, as I'm sure it's perfect for small aquariums (I know nothing about them). But there are a few minor problems with using this pump for an Aerogarden. First, you can't install this *inside* the Aerogarden; it needs to be placed somewhere near the Aerogarden with a short length of plastic tubing (a minimum of 10 inches) going from the pump and through the opening to the Aerogarden's water basin. The tubing isn't included so be prepared to buy some. I was fortunate to have it on-hand. If you are concerned about aesthetics, don't bother with this setup because it isn't pretty. Pay the $30 for a new base.

Second, It vibrates a lot and will move around whatever surface you place it on. I used some Velcro that was on-hand to keep it in place and that also dampened most of the noise caused by the vibrations.

Third, this pump is much more powerful than the stock Aerogarden pump (the 3-pod is only half gallon, this pump is for 5-gallon tanks) so of course it makes much more bubbling noise. The first day it was very irritating but I got used to it and now I actually find the noise to be relaxing.

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This pump is very very quiet compared to the one I had before, and seems to put out the perfect amount of air pressure to drive a single small bubbler ornament.

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I was looking for a Air Pump for my 5G tank. This is the most quiet pump in the market.

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Friday, November 8, 2013

Lee's 10-Inch Tube, w/Cleaning Claw

Lee's 10-Inch Tube, w/Cleaning ClawI have the Lee's gravel vac. Which I love. It comes with this tube on the end. I needed to replace my 10in. tube. I thought this was the same exact thing. Mine has the cleaning claw to protect the fish, but mine was removeable. This one is NOT removeable. It's is attached and that is a drawback as far as I am concerned. I do not always want that on the end, and I was disappointed to find when it came that I couldnt take the cleaning claw off. I assumed it woudl be detachable since mine was, but I guess I shouldn't have assumed.

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Sunday, October 6, 2013

Aquarium Hood Back Strip

Perfecto Manufacturing APFBAG027 Marineland Plastic Hood Back Strip Lighting for Aquarium, Medium, ClearI bought this backstrip for my 20 gallon tank and it fits perfectly, very easy to install if you just snap it on instead of sliding it on. the package was in great condition, not at all bent and arrived a day early. i would definately reccomend.

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Cat Mate Electromagnetic Cat Flap Brown

Cat Mate Electromagnetic Cat Flap BrownI have had a few of these doors over the years and find them to be consistently reliable. Eventually I have to replace them from use and dirt. The raccoons can still get their paws under the flap and come into the house, so I have to lock it at night. I really want a door that keeps raccoons out and lets my cat come and go at night, so I don't have to let him out every morning at 4am and back in again at 5:30 am... Still working on that though. The smaller door is good for cats up to 20lbs.

We needed a cat door for a new cedar garage door we were having installed on our home. Every pet door available was white which was wrong for our natural redwood home and the new cedar stained garage door. We were delighted to find Cat Mate Electromagnetic Cat Door came in a rich brown color. The cat door works like a charm, keeps out

raccoons, and our big Maine coon cat, Samuel, has no problem getting through it, and, the pet door doesn't ruin the appearance of our new cedar garage door.

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When I saw the reviews on this product I was very excited and immediately ordered it with rush delivery. Upon recieving it the first thing I noticed was that in the unlocked position it still only opened one way. Also on exit only the magnet did not work at all. On entry only it worked for 1 second or less, locking before you could get the flap open. JUNK!

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My indoor cat has yet to figure out how to pry or bat this open and my mom's outdoor cats seem to take no issue with it. My cat's name is Murphy, he's supposed to stay indoors. My mom's cat is Milo, he is allowed outside. Unfortunately, Murphy has discovered that if Milo is walking towards the door, he can put his forehead on Milo's butt and follow him out. As you can imagine, it is quite an odd sight and Milo has smacked Murphy a few times for being in his personal space but where there's a will, there's a way. My cat has found that way. Oh well. Can't wait to move.

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This product works great! I had a different pet door and had problems with other cats coming into my house... this door has solved that problem! Only my cat goes in and out now.

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Saturday, July 13, 2013

Perfecto Manufacturing APF33160 Glass Canopy Aquarium, 16-Inch

Perfecto Manufacturing APF33160 Glass Canopy Aquarium, 16-InchI ordered this for my 5.5 gallon tank and it is just barely to small to use. It actually falls in the tank when placed on top. If it were just a hair wider it would be fine. It's still perfectly serviceable as long as I offset the panes by having one placed more left and the other more right. I wont bother returning it but I'll get a different lid from another manufacturer next time. I've used Perfecto lids for years and they've always been perfect. This one was a surprise. It was for a standard All-Glass brand aquarium so that may have something to do with it.

I'm still giving it three stars for being exactly what it clams to be, 15 5/16" wide. I took off one star for using black plastic to connect the two panes of glass (instead if the clear plastic it has for the back piece) and another for being 1/16" to short in width to properly cover a 5.5 gallon tank. If it turns out to be troublesome (or perfectly fine) in the long run I may change my rating.

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Friday, July 12, 2013

Hydor 15w Slim Heater for Aquariums up to 10 gal

Hydor 15w Slim Heater for Aquariums up to 10 galEasy to hide heater element for 10 gallon tanks. It will work in a 20 gallon tank as long as the air temp doesn't drop below 66 68F around the tank at night. The flat plastic radiator can be buried under gravel or sculpture in the tank. It could possibly be used in a five gallon tank located in a cool room but it's always a good idea to keep an eye on water temperature for awhile after installing any new heater element.

it works , its not great , its not bad. im using it to keep a cooling res. from freezing over in a shop, i would say you might want to get a thermistatic control so when the outside temp is warm enough this doesnt have to run. so far so good.

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Keeps my 3-1/2 gallon Betta tank at 80 degrees. Use the 7 watt version for smaller tanks. Place it under the gravel and the cord is unobtrusive against a black background.

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This heater is better than the 3 that I have purchased from the local pet store. They all failed in the first 2 months.

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I didn't need a very powerful heater for my 6.5 gal aquarium, and I didn't want to have a large, hanging heater on the back of such a small tank. This aquarium heater can go under the gravel and still heat up the whole tank.

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

New Life Spectrum Thera A Small Fish 275g

New Life Spectrum Thera A Small Fish 275gThe number of deaths I have been having has dropped dramaticly since using this product. My only 2 issues are my tank smells of garlic and the tank will turn brown as will your filter media.

Monday, July 8, 2013

Hydor 7.5w Slim Heater for Mini-Aquariums and Bowls up to 5 gal

Hydor 7.5w Slim Heater for Mini-Aquariums and Bowls up to 5 galI have had no problems so farthe temp seems pretty steady. Came with a little clip for the cord; it stays under the gravel and hasn't cooked anyone/anything yet!

I bought this because the 15 watt version heated my 6.5 gallon tank an average of 12 degrees warmer, rather than the "5 to 10 degrees" promised if you have a tank that's the recommended 5 to 10 gallons for that size. However, the 7.5 watt version makes barely any discernible difference in temperature 1 to 2 degrees at most! I really don't see how there's this much difference between the two, but clearly, their recommendations are off for both of these. I'd use the 15 watt one for no less than 7 or 8 gallons, and the 7.5 for no more than 3 or 4 (I tested this 7.5 watt one in a 4 gallon bucket and it raised the temp by about 5 degrees there.) Overall, a good product, with really exaggerated size ranges.

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